Travel Guides

Portland International Airport

Overview

Millions of passengers pass comfortably through Portland
International Airport each year. It is the busiest airport in
Oregon and welcomes flights mainly from across the United States
and Canada.

Portland International Airport doesn't offer too many passenger
amenities and there are often traffic jams en route to the airport.
It is best to allow some extra time when picking up or dropping off
passengers. A laptop or tablet device is recommended for those
passengers spending a couple of hours in the airport.

Location

The airport is situated nine miles (14km) from downtown Portland.

Getting to the city

Portland's MAX light rail system serves the airport, connecting
to the heart of the city, for a fare of around $2.50, and with a
travelling time of around 40 minutes. Trains depart roughly every
15 minutes. Taxis, shuttles, buses and rental cars are also
available. All transportation pickups occur on the airport
terminal's lower roadway, on the baggage claim and departure
level.

Time

GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Contacts

Tel: Toll free 1 877 739 4636 or (503) 460 4234.

Car rental

The Car Rental Center on the first floor of the parking garage
includes Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, National and Hertz offices.

Airport Taxis

The airport is served by taxis, although they may need to be
ordered by telephone for late night arrivals. Taxi rates are
regulated and reputable providers include Broadway Cab Company and
Green Cab.

Facilities

The airport has several ATMs, a currency exchange bureau, and a
shopping mall which includes restaurants, coffee bars and a pub.
There is also a postal service, information desk and a
state-of-the-art conference centre.

Parking

Portland International offers ample parking options, including
long-term and economy, in close proximity to the terminal building.
Valet parking costs about $10 per hour or $30 per day. Short-term
parking starts at around $3 per hour and costs $27 per day.
Long-term parking costs about $21 per day and economy parking is
$10 per day.